Elephant's Ears

Elephant's ears are big, dramatic, tropical-looking plants grown for their bold foliage. Aptly named, many bear triangular leaves that are leathery and uniquely textured. These tropical plants enjoy the boggy soils around water gardens and can also be grown indoors as houseplants. The clumping foliage adds lush effects in the landscape and is especially effective in large containers. The plants sprout from large bulbous roots and achieve maximum growth in warm, humid summer temperatures.

Light:

Part Sun,Shade

Zones:

7-11

Plant Type:

Bulb

Plant Height:

3-7 feet tall

Plant Width:

3-7 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage,Tolerates Wet Soil,Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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African mask plant

Alocasia amazonica is an exotic foliage plant featuring large, leathery arrowhead leaves in shades of olive green, bronze, or maroon. It grows 3 feet tall. Zones 9-11
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Giant upright elephant ear

Alocasia macrorrhiza bears huge, glossy leaves shaped like alligator heads on rigid stems. This clumping plant grows to 8 feet tall. Zones 7-10
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Propagation

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